SPACE + MATERIALITY

KEVIN FORD

FALL 2011

IIT COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE

SPACE + MATERIALITYSPACE + MATERIALITYThis studio focused primarily on

the creation and modulation of

space using a design vocabulary

which put heavy weight into the

concept of phenomenal transpar-

ency. Physical models were used

throughout as a way to experiment

and test ideas.

Colin Rowe and his writings on Le

Corbusier’s Villa Stein were used

as a point of departure into the

rest of the project.

Modern abstract and impressionis-

tic art was used as a source of

inspiration to delve into a pro-

cess which focused on the grid,

materiality, proportion, volume,

light and transparency.

The three level floor plan is

composed on a 10’ x 10’ grid with

columns spaced equally in both

directions at distances of 20’.

The floor plates layer and overlap

one another to create a variety of

unique spatial conditions.

The program of the building con-

sists of a small personal art

gallery on the eastern side of the

building, shielding the public

from the private home and studio

located on the western side of the

site.

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The sectional properties of the

project help to create an envi-

ronment of flowing space

throughout the work areas, gal-

leries and living spaces.

Color is used selectively, as

are pieces of contemporary art,

to serve as highlights within

the otherwise purely white envi-

ronment.

Vertical circulation is handled

by way of a series of floating

staircases positioned so as to

maximize their dramatic charac-

ter.

The sectional properties of the

project help to create an envi

ronment of flowing space

throughout the work areas, gal

leries and living spaces.

Color is used selectively, as

are pieces of contemporary art,

to serve as highlights within

the otherwise purely white envi

ronment.

Vertical circulation is handled

by way of a series of floating

staircases positioned so as to

maximize their dramatic charac

ter.